Hawkins, Gilbert to get Latrobe laughing

By
BRAD COLE

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: Russell Gilbert poses at the Emirates Marquee during Crown Oaks Day as part of the 2009 Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Race Course on November 5, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Prezioso/Getty Images)

THERE are sure to be laughs aplenty at Latrobe this Saturday night when one of Australia's most well-known comedians teams up with one of football's greatest characters.

Russell Gilbert and Doug Hawkins will be appearing at the Latrobe Football Club for a comedy night this Saturday, adding to the list of big names that have appeared at the club this season.

Gilbert is famous for his long-running stint on popular variety show Hey Hey It's Saturday during the 1990s, and is still busy with regular engagements to this day.

He is also a passionate Western Bulldogs supporter, who no doubt would have seen Hawkins at his best during a 329-game career at Whitten Oval.

Hawkins was one of the games premier players during the 1980s, and finished his career at Fitzroy at 1995 with 350 games and 227 goals.

He enjoyed a successful media career after his retirement on several football shows.

The night starts at 7.30pm, with tickets costing $40, which includes a light supper. Bookings can be made by phoning club officials Rick Slatter (0418 579 530), Peter Freshney (0417 287 006) or the club's ambassador quest entrant Amber Scott (0427 596 056).